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Windows Systems Administrator (Doha, Qatar)
Washington, DC

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Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Systems Administrator supporting C4ES USCENTCOM. The position is based in Doha Qatar Florida.

Job Description

* The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and updating Windows Server environment for the USCENTCOM enterprise.
* Other responsibilities include:
* Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, validating and implementing critical system patches, and allocating mass storage space.
* Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
* Assist in the implementation of policies and standards related to the use of computing resources, overall strategy, design, implementation, and operational aspects of multiple systems, operating environments, and related software.
* Schedules, plans, and oversees system upgrades.
* Develops functional requirements through interaction with end-users and coordinates with development team on systematic enhancements or changes.
* Reviews the efficiency and effectiveness of the process for controlling problems.
* Performs a variety of difficult assignments associated with monitoring and controlling computer operating systems.
* Analyzes system faults and troubleshoots and runs diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems.
* Evaluates and installs developed software during various phases of testing.
* Reviews and prepares documentation for systems, tests and installation of software.
* Investigates and recommends methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
* Initiates preventive maintenance on the operating systems as well as repair to system/environment problems.
* Administers systems/environment solutions for multiple projects with varying schedules.
* Interfaces with vendors for trouble calls.
* Supports the planning of system/environment requirements for individual projects.
* Producing management information related to problem management.
* Allocating resources to support efforts related to problem management.
* Monitoring the effectiveness of error control and making recommendations for improving.
* Ensuring problems are escalated and tracked at the proper priority level.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience is desired or 9+ years' experience in lieu of education.


* Experience working with Windows Server, VMware, MS Exchange and Active Directory.


* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI if hired.


* Security + CE certification



Desired Certifications:

* ITIL V3
* MCSE

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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